US3252386A
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Apparatus for sealing end closures of cartons
Assignee: FMC Corp
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Filing: 1963-09-26
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Granted: 1966-05-24
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Expires: 1983-09-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James L Reimers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B51/00; B65B51/10; B65B51/14; B65B51/144
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A CARTON END SEALING APPARATUS COMPRISING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A THERMOPLASTIC CARTON WITH THE FLAPS THAT DEFINE AN END CLOSURE HEATED TO A BONDING TEMPERATURE AND FOLDED INTO A SEALING POSITION AND WITH ONE FACE TO SAID FOLDED FLAPS ABUTTING SAID SUPPORTING MEANS, MEANS MOVABLE INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FLAPS FOR APPLYING AND HOLDING A SEALING PRESSURE AGAINST THE OPPOSITE FACE OF SAID HEATED CLOSURE FLAPS AGAINST THE RESISTANCE OF SAID SUPPORTING MEANS TO BOND SAID CLOSURE FLAPS TOGETHER IN FLUID TIGHT RELATION, AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE SEALING PRES-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A CARTON END SEALING APPARATUS COMPRISING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A THERMOPLASTIC CARTON WITH THE FLAPS THAT DEFINE AN END CLOSURE HEATED TO A BONDING TEMPERATURE AND FOLDED INTO A SEALING POSITION AND WITH ONE FACE TO SAID FOLDED FLAPS ABUTTING SAID SUPPORTING MEANS, MEANS MOVABLE INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FLAPS FOR APPLYING AND HOLDING A SEALING PRESSURE AGAINST THE OPPOSITE FACE OF SAID HEATED CLOSURE FLAPS AGAINST THE RESISTANCE OF SAID SUPPORTING MEANS TO BOND SAID CLOSURE FLAPS TOGETHER IN FLUID TIGHT RELATION, AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE SEALING PRES-
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-05-23 | 1969-11-22 | 1970-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-23 | 1973-11-22 | 1974-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-23 | 1977-11-22 | 1978-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |